Kyle Rittenhouse - report

American known for the Kenosha unrest shooting (born 2003)

Kyle Howard Rittenhouse is an American man who shot three men, two fatally, during the civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020 when he was 17 years old. Rittenhouse was acquitted at his trial in November 2021, after his defense lawyers argued he had acted in self-defense.

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Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, was acquitted on all counts on Thursday after the Kenosha, Wisconsin jury accepted his claim that he acted in self-defense in confrontations during violent protests last summer. 'Today's verdict means there is no accountability for the person who murdered our son,' said the family of Anthony Huber following the verdict. The verdict came shortly after the judge warned the courtroom to remain silent or be removed.
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Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, collapsed into his chair and wept uncontrollably as the not guilty verdicts were read out in court on Friday. The 18-year-old killed two men and wounded a third on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 25 August. He convinced the jury he only used his semi-automatic weapon because he feared for his life.
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Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, shot dead two men and injured a third during racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is facing a slew of charges including homicide and minor in possession of a weapon for killing Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and injuring Gauge Grosskreutz. He has pleaded not guilty and has said he acted in self defense.
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Kyle Rittenhouse, now 18, faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted of first-degree intentional homicide. He is accused of fatally shooting two people during a racial justice protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The then-17-year-old travelled from his home in Illinois saying he wanted to help protect businesses from rioters.
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Kyle Rittenhouse failed to inform the court of his change of address within 48 hours of moving, prosecutors alleged. Canada declares the Proud Boys a terrorist group. Rep. Liz Cheney faces a backlash for voting to impeach Trump in her home state.